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Summer has arrived in Napa Valley and veraison, the onset of grape ripening, has just begun. We are seeing some color changes in clusters at our Dollarhide Ranch, and here in Rutherford, the first signs of veraison are taking shape in our Merlot blocks. We anticipate harvest by the first week of August, if not sooner. Our winemakers are preparing for the busy season ahead.
In June, we launched this season’s popular Estate Luncheon Series featuring The Big Green Egg and will be hosting two events monthly through October. Seats are filling quickly this summer. We hope to see you at one or more of these fun, educational, and delicious gatherings.
Be sure to visit our website for a wide variety of recipes to share and pair this summer, like this month’s Grilled Stone Fruit with Whipped Ricotta recipe to take advantage of the delicious peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots in season. Tag the winery @stsupery for a chance to be featured in our Instagram stories when you make one of our recipes at home.
Until our Harvest Edition this fall, cheers to gathering with loved ones all summer long sharing good food and wine!
Join St. Supéry for this season’s estate luncheon series featuring The Big Green Egg. Enjoy wine and food pairings prepared entirely on the Big Green Egg kamado grill by our Estate Chef Vince Sanchez. Guests will learn how to pair wine with food in a 3-hour, immersive experience.
July 24 & 25 – Barbequed Smoked Meats
Join pitmaster Chef Vince Sanchez for a classic summer barbeque! Guests will gain barbecuing tips, how to pair barbequed meats with both white and red wines, and impress your friends and family at your next summer gathering.
August 14 & 15 – Feast of Fowl
Chef Vince Sanchez will create a variety of dishes using duck, guinea hen and quail complementing the latest fall wine releases and estate garden vegetables.
September 4 & 5 – Rustic Ribeye
Gain insights into wine and beef pairings while learning grilling and carving techniques along with creative ways to incorporate other areas of the steer into a festive meal.
October 16 & 17 – Gather for Thanksgiving
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2024 Napa Valley Estate Rosé | A perfect wine to sip by the pool or pair with summer’s bounty, from salads to grilled fish and chicken. Enjoy!
Tasting Notes: Bright and inviting, the 2024 Rosé has a pale blush hue with aromas of just picked ripe strawberries, raspberry, kiwi, juicy watermelon and hints of rose hips. The refreshing palate is filled with tangy cranberry, strawberry, pomegranate, hibiscus and citrus peel.
90 Points, James Suckling – “Ripe strawberries and raspberries on the nose, then tangy red cherry flavors on the palate of this medium-bodied, balanced and fruity wine.”
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast – “Flavorful, charming, and satisfying, this wine showcases still-crisp alpine strawberries, red cherries, and bramble, with medium body and a long finish.”
Food & Wine – “St. Supéry’s juicy rosé offers charming watermelon and citrus notes.”
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National Caviar Day is July 18th but why limit the celebration to just one day?! We are following Tsar Nicoulai Caviar’s lead in celebrating all month long, especially as they are offering a 50% discount on caviar and roe to celebrate. Pair with your favorite St. Supéry white wine and host friends for a decadent gathering. As a special treat, add their Chocolate Pearls to your cart complimentary with code STSUPERY when making a purchase.
Even better, visit the winery and experience our White Wine & Caviar Pairing Tasting during the month of July, Wednesday – Saturday, by appointment and discover your favorite white wine and caviar pairing.
White Wine & Caviar Pairing
Enjoy a selection of four 100% estate-grown sauvignon blanc and semillon wines that each have a unique characteristic defined by their blend and winemaking style. Compare and contrast how the structure and balance of each wine changes the delightful flavor of the caviar on your palate. Tantalize your taste buds while discovering a memorable pairing guide experience.
One of our favorite stone fruit summer recipes paired with Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Muscat Canelli.
INGREDIENTS
2 ea Ripe Stone fruit-Peaches, Nectarines, Apricot, or Plums
1 Tbl neutral oil
2 Tbl Honey
¼ tsp Lemon zest
4 oz Ricotta Cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Blend the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and honey in a food processor or mixer until light and whipped.
2. Slice the stone fruit in half, remove the pit, and brush with a light coating of oil on both sides.
3. Grill cut side down over a hot grill for a minute, turn a quarter for another minute then flip over.
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With harvest coming soon, we wanted to spotlight a member of our viticulture team. Lai Peng, Estate Viticulturist, joined St. Supéry just prior to the 2023 Napa Valley harvest season.
Lai had most recently worked as a Lab Technician at Trinchero Family Estates in St. Helena before joining St. Supéry. She graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Viticulture & Enology. Following graduation, she worked at William Selyem in Healdsburg as a Harvest Intern. She is bilingual speaking both English and Mandarin.
At this time of year, Lai can be found in the vineyards at Dollarhide Ranch and organizing the stone fruit orchard’s harvest to be used in our estate jam production and in Chef Vince’s culinary creations at the winery, as well as well as arranging stone fruit deliveries to some the most celebrated restaurant kitchens in Napa Valley.
2026 will be Lai’s fourth harvest here at St. Supéry. Thank you to Lai and the entire team caring for our estate vineyards!
Join us in Napa Valley soon or at one of the upcoming events we are participating in around the country. Check back often for new listings on our website.
The winery gallery exhibition featuring Kim Frohsin: Symbols and Figures with Stories is now on display.
July 11: Festival Napa Valley Grand Tasting, Napa, CA
July 26: Heritage Fire, San Mateo, CA (Use code NVV20 at check-out for discounted tickets)
August 15: Crush Challenge Food & Wine Garden, Yountville, CA
September 19: One Mind Music Festival, Rutherford, CA
October 21: Wine Legends Dinner VII, New York, NY
November 8: Member-Exclusive Holiday Reception, Rutherford, CA
Save the Date: January 14-17, 2027 – Artisans of Food & Wine, Boca Raton, FL
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